Patient Observer
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At a glance
Job overview
Prisma Health is hiring a Patient Observer. The Patient Observer is responsible for constant observation of patients to ensure their safety and prevent self-harm or harm to others. This role assists with limited patient needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, documenting and reporting any risks or changes observed according to policy. The observer ensures the patient is never unattended and engages unit staff or Security if the patient attempts to leave.
Key focus areas include Provide constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient, Document and report any risks, changes, or problems observed, and Complete safety sweeps as per policy when observing patients at risk for self-harm.
Skills & qualifications
Qualifications
Full job description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Assumes responsibility for constant observation and ensures patient's safety while actively preventing self-harm or harm to others. Assists with meeting limited patient needs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Essential Functions
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All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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Provides constant 1:1 observation of assigned patient. Documents and reports any risks, changes or problems observed according to policy in order to prevent self-harm and harm to others.
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When observing patients at risk for self-harm, completes safety sweeps as per policy.
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Ensures the patient is not unattended and notifies/engages assistance from unit staff and/or Security if patient tries to leave the floor.
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Gives and receives hand-off communication (report) regarding patient assigned to observe.
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While maintaining constant patient observation will assist with task of meeting patient's needs with turning and positioning, patient centered diversional activities, feeding, ambulation, patient transfers and transports.
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When observing patients at risk for self-harm, is in attendance of patient at all times including, bathing, toileting, and sleeping.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Qualifications
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Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
In Lieu Of
- NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- CNA or PCT certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- NA
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Location
Baptist Easley Med Campus
Facility
1015 Baptist Easley Hospital
Department
10159251 Sitters/Observers
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